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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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